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OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY AT CALVARY COB

Ministry To Children Opportunities

Do you have a special burden for the children of our congregation and community?
Here are some opportunities for service.

Sunday School
Interest: Christian Education, Children and Youth
Spiritual Gifts:Teaching, Organization, Faith

Sunday School is held from 9:45 to 10:45 on Sunday Mornings. Teachers and helpers for children's classes are always needed. Flexible schedules allow volunteer to commit to one month, every other Sunday, one quarter, or all year. An approved curriculum is provided.

Children's Church
Interest: Children, Teaching, Discipleship, Fun
Spiritual Gifts:Faith, Creativity, Humor, Organization

Sunday School is held from 9:45 to 10:45 on Sunday Mornings. Teachers and helpers for children's classes are always needed. Flexible schedules allow volunteer to commit to one month, every other Sunday, one quarter, or all year. An approved curriculum is provided.

Nursery
Interest: Babies, Toddlers, Care Giving
Spiritual Gifts:Gentleness, Concern, Patience

The nursery by providing a loving, nurturing, and safe environment where children know love and will grow to experience God's love. The nursery committee organizes workers for the nursery during the Sunday 11:00 a.m. service. The nursery is intended to serve children through age 4.

Youth Group Advisors
Interest: Youth, Fellowship, Outreach
Spiritual Gifts:Faith, Intercession, Encouragement, Leadership

Advisors work with youth, grades 6-12, to provide evangelistic opportunities and spritual growth, plan wholesome, Christ-centered activities and foster lifelong friendships with other Christian youth. Activities may include leading worship services, mission trips, team building and various other services to the church

Vacation Bible School
Interest: Outreach, People
Spiritual Gifts:Organization, Creativity, Teaching

VBS is an outreach to our community and ministers to the children of our church. The director selects the approved curriculum and coordinates the weeklong event. Many talents can be used, from those who fix snacks to those who lead recreation, story telling, missions, etc.

Sunday School Christmas Program
Interest: Children, Drama, Event Planning
Spiritual Gifts:Creativity, Organization, Leadership

This ministry delivers a Christmas message using the gifts and talents of our congregation. A volunteer selects the program and organizes the event.

Education Committee
Interest: Christian Education
Spiritual Gifts:Administration, Concern for Children and Youth

The Education Committee meets quarterly to evaluate and assist with Sunday School, VBS, membership classes, and teacher training opportunities.

Camp Brethren Woods
Interest: Outdoors, Christian Education, Fun
Spiritual Gifts:Communication, Organization

Brethren Woods' summer program is based on small group camping with an emphasis on creating and nuturing Christian community living. Campers learn how to function in a group, sharing feelings, experiences, and their faith. Planned programs offer different levels of adventure on and off the Brethren Woods site.

Other Programs

We are always open to new ideas and ways to reach and encourage our youth. We charter a Boy Scout group that meets at the church and our facilities are used by the home school groups SAIL and HOW (Homeschoolers of Winchester). Information and contact numbers are available in the church office.


Calvary Church of the Brethren
578 Front Royal Pike
Winchester, VA 22602
540-662-2350